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Nikita Zadorov Scouting Report

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Created: May 10, 2024
Updated: May 11, 2024
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Apr. 16, 1995
Height: 6' 5 | 198 cm
Weight: 236 lbs | 107 kg
Drafted: 16 overall, 2013 round 1 (Logo of the Buffalo Sabres BUF)
Contract: $7,500,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Zadorov's game has evolved since arriving in Vancouver.
In 54 regular season games he averaged 17:00 TOI and produced 5G-9A.
All of his ice time came at ES and PK. He played to his physical / mean identity. Credited with 111 hits / 136 shot blocks AND whistled for 102 PIMS.
His game in playoffs has gone to another level. He's producing more offense 4G-3A and his TOI has risen to over 20:00 per game.
Huge frame. Solid skater. Shoots the puck accurately from distance and has proven he can beat NHL goalies clean. Average plus distributor overall.
2-way / Physical 'D' who lands somewhere between a #4 / #5 defenceman depending on the time of year.
Pending UFA. Expiring contract that paid $3.75M.
Stats Powered by Elite Prospects
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Vancouver CanucksNHL5459146102
2023-24Calgary FlamesNHL21156-623
2022-23Calgary FlamesNHL82147211080
2021-22Calgary FlamesNHL74418221177
  • Compete/Consistency: 90
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 92
  • Hockey IQ: 86
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 79
  • Penalty Kill: 90
  • Power Play: 0
  • Physicality: 96
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 86
  • Shot: 94
  • Skating: 90
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality